#crochetbooks

[professorpski]

I Diss Granny Squares, Unless in Afghans

This magazine from 1983, Great American Granny Squares, offers lots of projects. It has a few vintage patterns--doilies, bedspreads-- from heavy thread which are extraordinarily complex, but most of the patterns are worsted weight yarn made into squares like the one featured here: Old Fashioned Granny Vest.

The name is unintentionally ironic because old-fashioned crochet was never this simplistic in garment design or color mix. I am not sure even a master colorist like Kaffee Fassett could save what is essentially a set of squares slapped onto the human body as if any part of our bodies were squares. The children's versions are even worse as they use the same size yarn and the front of a vest or sweater becomes one giant square. The drawbacks of granny squares were also their selling point here: so simple to make! Well, yes, but why bother to put any effort however small into something this goofy looking? Ok, maybe a potholder for the first project, but after that, let's aim higher.

The afghan on the cover is not much better than the women's vest, but others included in the magazine are undeniably handsome, especially a monochromatic single square afghan in a range of oranges.

As this example shows, the descent of garment design into greater simplicity during the 1960s and the Youth Quake happened in needlework as well as in dressmaking. Making designs simpler was a tradition in children's clothing; making grown-women's garments equally simple was a new trend brought on the desire to look youthful no matter what. As a result, a lot of sophisticated garment design and needlework got forgotten for a while which is why pre-1960s books and magazines are so valuable. They remind us of great possibilities.

[crochetcouch]

Incredibly excited today as our 2nd book went live today!  Our pattern testers were phenomenal in getting the patterns tested and submitted such great photos!  

The cutie in the center is my granddaughter, Gabrielle <3  A huge shoutout to my daughter for taking her to a photographer and getting the photos taken…..thank you @Kristen Fioravanti Photography in Baltimore, MD for doing such a great job!

You can get this book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLHC2W7F 

[seesallysewpatterns]

The latest addition to my #etsy shop: Cabbage Patch Betsy Wetsy Teeter Tots & Baby Toothie Doll Clothes Crochet Instructions Dolls 14 Outfits Needlework Pattern Chart Book GM64 #crochet #unisexpattern #chartinstructions #varioussizes #crochetbook #dollclothes #fullinstructions #photosincluded #clothesfordolls https://etsy.me/3J1EkjW https://www.instagram.com/p/CpODNziyrrU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[knotmonsters]

Donut worry about a thing 🍩 . Knotmonsters.com Patterns, video tutorials and more! . Patreon.com/knotmonster Monthly discounted pattern packs, exclusive content. . Etsy store: knotmonster.etsy.com Paperback and kindle versions available on Amazon.com, just search "knotmonsters" . #crochetbook #howtocrochet #beginnercrochet #beginnercrocheter #amigurumibook #crochetaddicts #crochetersofinstagram #crochetforlife #crocheter #crochetlovers #crochetdesigners #amigurumist #crochetinglove  #amigurumilove #amigurumi #amigurumis #kawaiicrochet #kawaiidesu #kawaiidesune #kawaiii #kawaiiii #yarnspiration #crochetinspiration #crochetinspo #yarnlove #yarnbenders #yarnobsessed #yarninspiration #yarncrafts #craftbook https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp-Wa-TrCtp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[thepurplelilac]

My #sciart #crochet the Retina book is available on #amazon as digital and paperback copies. #WorldBookDay #diy #books #crochetpatterns #crochetbooks #science #instacrochet https://www.instagram.com/p/CMAhYexFA4K/?igshid=17ymknr61axfz

[farmdistrictcrafts]

I'm so excited to start working out of these books also!!! I've got two tests to finish up before I start in on these!⁠ .⁠ .⁠ Which one should I work out of first???⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #crochetbookmark #crochetbooks #crochetbookaddict #crochetbooksthatyouneed #crochetbooktote #crochetbook #crochetbookmarks #books #bag #book #bookstagram #crochet #bags #booklover #bookworm #bookish #bookaddict #booknerd #crocheting #bookaholic #booknow #booklove #bookme #bookphotography #bookshelf #crochetlove #bookstagrammer #booking #bookporn #bookstore (at Sparks, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJtyPysFPtF/?igshid=cb5gk5rz9d4g

[freckledgingercreations-blog]

Went to @barnesandnoble this morning and got these two amazing books. I can’t wait to use them! Now I just need to go to the store and get more yarn. #coloradocrochet #crochetersofinstagram #crochetbooks #leoniemorgan #hexagonpattern #stitchbook #barnesandnoble #needyarn

[dezzyloops-blog]

I'm currently reading a book about yarn stashes it's called ” A Stash Of One's Own”. It's a collection of stories by 22 knitters who share their experiences on the subject of yarn stashes. I haven’t read much but what I have read is very interesting. I plan on writing more about it on my Blog as I read more. I’ve never read this type of book before and it’s really cool to see a different type of perspective other than pattern books and How to’s. #freecrochetpattern #freecrochetpatterns #knitpattern #knitpatterns #yarnie #yarnaddiction #yarnaddicted #igcrochet #igcrocheters #igknitter #ravelrydesigner #knittingbooks #handmadeknits #handmadecrochet #instaknitter #instacrocheting #crochetbooks #fiberartistofinstagram #fiberlove #뜨개질 #손뜨개 #코바늘 #뜨개질그램 #blackgirlsknit #diversknitty #moderncrochet #crochetallday #crocheting #knitting (at North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1o5NlDhU_B/?igshid=h1zpudp0jan0

[angiegurumi-av]

^_^ Agatha Bee! 🐝😱😍💕 . @picapauyan pattern from the book ‘Animal Friends of Pica Pau 2’ by @amigurumipatterns . Perlé Cotton and 0.5mm Crochet Hook . #AngieGurumi #angiegurumiworkshop #tallerdeangiegurumi #ClasesCDMX #TalleresCDMX #amigurumi #virka #uncinetto #agathabee #myownversion #animalfriendsofpicapau2 #crochetbook #haken #häkeln #diy #diyamigurumi #örgü #instacrochet #crochettersofinstagram #instapic #handmadeamigurumi #tejido #handmadewithlove #tejeresmisuperpoder #weamiguru (en Mexico City, Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_feSYJnaHb/?igshid=rk55dxtloea3

[craftyiscool]

I’m so excited! This book is just super fun and I hope you all find something tasty to make from it! #amiguruMEEats is available for preorder now! I flip through it a bunch in my story—head there for a closer look! Thank you @lark_crafts @sterlingbooks @kate_mckean and the whole team that worked so hard on this 💕🥰😍 #amigurumi #craftyiscool #crochetbook https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs85nSGAB-a/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1n8buet4j6d9u

[crochetcouch]

THIS is what amazing pattern testers looks like! Well not the handsome gentleman you're seeing but rather all the scarves he's holding and wearing......these were all sent in by our pattern testers so we could have a bunch together for a new book cover. Our first book cover was ....welllllllll...not very good as you can see LOL We wanted to update it and they sure came through!

So…..we’ll be doing some editing and rearranging a bit and putting out an updated edition and retiring this one.  

So if you want the very first one with initial cover, get it quick - book is available on Amazon here:  https://www.amazon.com/Big-Book-Scarves-Crochet-Patterns/dp/B0BKMS6W85

[polaripop]

🐻🐝🌼 Berta Stark überprüft nochmal, ob ich ihre Geschichte auch wirklich wahrheitsgemäss im Buch niedergeschrieben habe ... und sie nicht allzu schlecht davonkommt mit ihrer Honigkleptomanie 😂🍯. Was muss sie denn aber auch immer den Bienen ihren Honig stehlen?! Dabei hat ihr Mann Bert doch schon längst eine Lösung gefunden 🤟🐻❤️! . . Die ganze Geschichte gibts in meinem allerersten Buch “NEIN sagen mit der NONOs Häkelbande” nachzulesen, das in Kürze erscheint. Du kannst bereits jetzt eine handsignierte Version in meinem Etsyshop vorbestellen ❤️❤️❤️ . . #honeybear #milkandhoney #honeypot #honigbiene #honig #nonoscrochetgang #nonoshäkelbande #bertastark #berta #starkbear #bearbear #kinderbuch #häkelbuch #crochetbook #childrensbook #crochet #amigurumi #häkeln #häkelanleitung #häkelnmachtglücklich #crochetpattern #amigurumipattern #mycreativebiz #makersgonnamake #onmydesk #whereiwork #polaripattern #polaripop (hier: Vienna, Austria) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnwiZbyFrLl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1oywgqy4vm1sb

[knotmonsters]

Churr' all I want....churr' all I need! . Knotmonsters.com Patterns, video tutorials and more! . Patreon.com/knotmonster Monthly discounted pattern packs, exclusive content. . Etsy store: knotmonster.etsy.com Paperback and kindle versions available on Amazon.com, just search "knotmonsters" . #crochetbook #howtocrochet #beginnercrochet #beginnercrocheter #amigurumibook #crochetaddicts #crochetersofinstagram #crochetforlife #crocheter #crochetlovers #crochetdesigners #amigurumist #crochetinglove  #amigurumilove #amigurumi #amigurumis #kawaiicrochet #kawaiidesu #kawaiidesune #kawaiii #kawaiiii #yarnspiration #crochetinspiration #crochetinspo #yarnlove #yarnbenders #yarnobsessed #yarninspiration #yarncrafts #craftbook https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpsrj1rv_AC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[thepurplelilac]

My Crocheting Neuroscience #book is now available @RomniWools and @Gorillastoreto #Toronto Check them out! #crochetbooks #crochetpatterns #neuroscience #featureFriday #sciart #scicomm https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv4VgspFkkp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=v3ik3lsecvu3

[knitbabywear]

NEW AMIGURUMI BOOK 📚

I know that crochet toys are not the theme of my profile, but today I want to share with you the new amigurumi book I bought few months ago. I really like it and I have already crocheted one of the book characters - a little Jimmy turtle.

I want to start from the beginning. When 2 months ago my son was ill, I wanted to make something for him. That period I was looking for the newest book "Sweet Crochet Animals" by Khuc Cay. It was hard to find it. The book was available in English only on USA sites and the delivery price was too high 😫. I wrote directly to the author and she helped me to find her book in one European book store. I was so happy about this that I couldn't wait to receive it.

So, the only idea I had when it arrived was to realize one of book characters. I liked much a turtle and my son chose it too. We stayed in quarantine about 1 month! 😱😱😱, so I had time to realize it. He was very happy to receive it and me too, cause now it's his favourite toy 😍.

In the book there’re 15 different characters: a lion, an elephant 🐘, a deer 🦌, a bear, a dog and many others. All descriptions are very precise and have process photos. The book contains a crocheting basics as well, so even a beginner should not face problems, realizing any character. So, if you, as me, like crochet toys I strongly recommend this book.

[thelittleshopofnova]

www.thelittleshopofnova.com